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Thobe: Identity, Thread and Needle

Ellen Shomali Yatim writes:

The Palestinian thobe is more than just a piece of clothing; it’s a story of homeland and identity woven with thread and needle. Its embroidery and colors vary according to the region, and each stitch carries symbols from the land’s history and the memory of ancestors. At weddings and celebrations, the thobe remains a symbol of pride and belonging, a testament to resilience and the preservation of Palestinian identity, passed down from generation to generation. This particular Palestinian thobe is made of dark velvet and adorned with rich peasant embroidery. #Al-Taqseeba features twisted gold threads. #Al-Raddah is rich embroidery on the sleeves. #Al-Shatwa, the headdress, is embroidered with metal coins, including gold liras. Not to be forgotten is the ring studded with agate. And the sleeve cuffs are decorated with an olive grove from Palestine.

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    Dr. Marwan Asmar holds a PhD from Leeds University and is a freelance writer specializing on the Middle East. He has worked as a journalist since the early 1990s in Jordan and the Gulf countries, and been widely published, including at Albawaba, Gulf News, Al Ghad, World Press Review and others.

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